Kabale University graduates 2,469 amid staffing, infrastructure challenges
By Peter Mabira | Hii5 Media KABALE, October 30, 2026 — Kabale University has graduated 2,469 students at its 11th graduation ceremony, with the government pledging additional support to address staffing shortages, inadequate infrastructure and other challenges affecting the institution. The ceremony, held on Friday at the university’s main campus on Kikungiri Hill in Kabale…
Balaam Pays Off Centenary Bank Loan, Saves Home of Five Orphaned Children in Kanungu
KANUNGU . The five orphaned children whose family home was at risk of being taken by Centenary Bank can now breathe a sigh of relief after Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara said he has cleared the loan that had put the house at risk. Balaam made the announcement on Friday, days after his visit to…
New Online Marketplace UnityShop Connects Buyers and Sellers Across Western Uganda
The new online marketplace allows businesses and individuals to create online shops, showcase products and connect with potential customers across the region. A new online marketplace, UnityShop, has been launched to connect buyers and sellers across Western Uganda, offering businesses and individuals an opportunity to establish online shops and reach potential customers within the region….
Mayor Rogers Makes Case for Kihihi Municipality During Balaam’s Visit
By Akankwasa Sharifu. KIHIHI, Kanungu . Kihihi Town Council Mayor Rogers Tumwesigye has asked Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara to support efforts to elevate Kihihi from a town council to a municipality, arguing that the fast-growing urban centre now needs a higher level of government services. Tumwesigye made the request on Tuesday, October 27, during…
Kanungu PDM Beneficiaries Report Extortion as Anti-Corruption Meeting Hears Project Concerns
KANUNGU, Uganda, Oct. 28, 2026 Parish Development Model beneficiaries in Kanungu District are reportedly being forced to pay bribes of up to Shs 200,000 to access government funds intended to support their household enterprises, allegations raised at an anti-corruption meeting chaired by Hon. Balaam on Tuesday. The meeting, held as part of the Ministry of…
IGG Renews Order to Interdict URSB Boss Mercy Kainobwisho, Three Officials
KAMPALA, Uganda . The Inspectorate of Government has renewed its push for the interdiction of Uganda Registration Services Bureau Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials as investigations into alleged corruption at the agency continue. The IGG says the officials should be removed from their positions temporarily while investigators examine allegations surrounding the…
IGG Demands 10 Years of FUFA Records in Financial Probe
The Inspectorate of Government has opened an investigation into the management of public funds by officials of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, demanding financial, governance, procurement and property records dating back to 2016. The investigation places Uganda’s football governing body under scrutiny over its handling of public funds, bank accounts, commercial agreements, infrastructure projects…
Fully funded scholarships for Ugandan students in Uganda
For many Ugandan students, gaining university admission is only the first hurdle. Paying tuition fees, accommodation, meals, transport, and other academic expenses can be equally challenging. Fully funded scholarships offer a route to higher education for students who have the academic ability but lack the financial means to continue studying. Several scholarship providers support students…
NRM Abazukkulu For PDM Kigezi Chapter Appeal to President Museveni Over Delayed Shs 30 Million Contribution
By Peter Mabira Members of the NRM Bazukkulu for PDM Kigezi Chapter in Kanungu District have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to intervene over a Shs30 million contribution reportedly pledged during the association’s launch on June 6, 2025, which they say remains unfulfilled The pledge was reportedly made by the President through Honourable Minister Dr…
Kanungu-Born Former Jinja Deputy Mayor Medius Asiimwe Dies in Masaka Road Accident
Medius Asimwe, the wife of the late Dr. Dismus Rwebishegye and a former deputy mayor of Jinja Municipality died in a road accident along Masaka Road on Saturday morning. Asimwe was travelling to Rukungiri to attend a visitation of her daughter at Immaculate Heart when the accident occurred. News of her death emerged on Saturday…
